Komen Race Raises over $280,000

TYLER � The Tyler Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced that this year�s Race netted $286,000 in proceeds. Spokespeople say the 13th annual Race, held at Bergfeld Park on May 7th, had an outstanding year with over 5,600 runners and walkers registered. Additionally, The Power of 10 Pledge Program, established in 2008, had a record year with individuals raising $57,487. Spokespeople say many East Texans whose lives are affected by breast cancer will benefit from the grants which will be funded by the money raised through the race. 75 percent of the net proceeds will stay in Smith County for local grants. The remaining 25 percent is used to fund the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Research Grants Program.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure was built on a promise made by Nancy Brinker to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, to make every effort to eradicate breast cancer. In the past 25 years, the organization has raised more than $1 billion to fight breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment, making it the leading source of nonprofit funding.